(こう)(じゅんかん)

こうじゅんかん
noun
virtuous cycle; positive feedback loop
formalbusinesseconomicsabstract
1. virtuous cycle; self-reinforcing positive loop
A situation in which one good result produces the conditions for the next, so improvement feeds on itself. Standard vocabulary in economic and business commentary.
経済(けいざい)(こう)循環(じゅんかん)()まれた
A virtuous cycle has emerged in the economy.
We are aiming for a virtuous cycle of wage increases and consumption.
We have entered a virtuous cycle in which higher employee satisfaction raises the quality of service.

Common collocations

  • (こう)循環(じゅんかん)(): to create a virtuous cycle
  • (こう)循環(じゅんかん)(はい): to enter a virtuous cycle
  • (こう)循環(じゅんかん)(まわ)(はじ)める: for the cycle to start turning

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Usage

Mostly written and formal: economics reporting, policy statements, and business planning. In casual speech people describe the same idea with いい(なが) (a good run of things).